Comparison

SweatCount vs WalkHero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SweatCount

This app transforms your workout data into a visual calendar, helping you build consistent fitness habits. Track your progress, set personalized goals, and visualize your streaks to stay motivated. It supports over 30 workout types and syncs with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Visual workout calendar
  • Customizable goal setting
  • Streak tracking
  • Supports 30+ workout types
  • Apple Health integration
  • Smart notifications
  • Private by design
Features
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Turn your Apple Health workouts into motivation. SweatCount transforms your workout data into a visual workout calendar that helps you build lasting fitness habits. See your consistency at a glance, build streaks week by week, and discover insights about your patterns. Track with Apple Watch or any device that syncs to Apple Health — SweatCount visualizes it automatically. The best workout is the one you did. Start seeing yours. SET GOALS THAT FIT YOUR TRAINING Set weekly or daily targets for what matters to you — workout count, total duration, distance, heart rate zone minutes, or steps. Target all workouts or a single activity like running, cycling, or strength training. Add multiple goals and track each one independently. VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS • Monthly calendar showing every workout • Goal progress cards with real-time tracking • Streak counter for every goal you set BUILD STREAKS, BUILD HABITS • Hit your goal and earn a streak • Weekly goals build weekly streaks, daily goals build daily ones • Watch your consistency compound over time 30+ WORKOUT TYPES Running, cycling, swimming, strength training, HIIT, yoga, hiking, and more. If Apple Health tracks it, SweatCount shows it. SMART NOTIFICATIONS • Know the moment you hit a goal • Get a nudge when your streak is at risk • Weekly summaries to stay on track PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All data stays on your device • No accounts required • Anonymous analytics only Built for one thing: getting you to exercise. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sweatcount.app/privacy

About

WalkHero

This app helps you achieve your walking goals by tracking your steps, calories, and distance. It offers a simple, visual way to monitor progress and stay motivated with a personalized plan. Optional features include a future progress preview.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily walking goal
  • Automatic step tracking via Apple Health
  • Progress tracking (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Streak building and goal celebration
  • Active calorie and distance monitoring
  • Weight-loss walking plan
  • Optional Future Progress Preview
Features
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WalkHero turns your daily steps into a clear walking goal you can actually follow. Set a realistic target, connect Apple Health, and see your daily progress at a glance. WalkHero keeps step tracking simple, visual, and low pressure. Use WalkHero to: • Follow a personalized daily walking goal • Track steps automatically with Apple Health • See today's steps, active calories, and walking distance • Build a walking routine around your real schedule • Start from a free Home dashboard • Unlock tracked walks, route maps, progress history, streaks, and awards with WalkHero Premium WalkHero is designed for everyday walkers who want a calmer way to build consistency. Open the app, see where you stand, and keep moving one walk at a time. WalkHero Premium is available as weekly and annual subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://appstore.devjmc.com/walkhero/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://appstore.devjmc.com/walkhero/terms

Screenshots

SweatCount4 screens
WalkHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SweatCount at 5.0 against WalkHero's 4.4. WalkHero's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SweatCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and WalkHero sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SweatCount holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WalkHero has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SweatCount ships an update weekly, WalkHero every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SweatCount versus WalkHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweatCountWalkHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuli NivalaJACOB COX

Customer experience

SweatCount

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WalkHero

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SweatCount

Subscriptions6
  • SweatCount Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • SweatCount Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SweatCount Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • SweatCount Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • SweatCount Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • SweatCount Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

WalkHero

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Annual 40% Off$24.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is SweatCount free?
SweatCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WalkHero free?
WalkHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SweatCount or WalkHero?
SweatCount is rated higher. SweatCount averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WalkHero averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do SweatCount or WalkHero have ads?
Neither SweatCount nor WalkHero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SweatCount or WalkHero?
SweatCount ships an update weekly, and WalkHero every 8 days. Most recently, SweatCount was updated on October 11, 2026 and WalkHero on October 22, 2026.

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